| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $77.27 | 12.273% | $86.7533 | $86.75 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.80 | 10.845% | $74.0445 | $74.04 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.95 | 7.825% | $255.4913 | $255.49 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.29 | 5.525% | $17.19 | $17.19 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.55 | 4.185% | $34.9541 | $34.95 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.70 | 4.372% | $162.5072 | $162.51 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.33 | 8.558% | $121.9432 | $121.94 | $121.95 | $121.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.89 | $752.8836 | $752.87 | $752.90 | $752.90 | |